Using the vxrsync utility, you can synchronize or verify the data volumes on the source host with those on the target host. These data volumes can either be a set of volumes that are associated with an RVG or independent SFW volumes. Using this utility, you can perform full synchronization or difference-based synchronization. The set of volumes that you specify can either be a part of the RVG or may be separate volumes. However, it is important to note that when specifying volumes for the vxrsync operations the volumes must not be in use. You can use the vxrsync utility with its synchronization and verify options to complement Volume Replicator.

After performing either the synchronization or the data verification operation, the results are displayed in the current console from where the command is run. The display is a progressive display and is shown on both the source and the target hosts. As the operation proceeds the status on the display console changes.